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eau de parfum

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eau de parfum /ˌəʊ də pɑːˈfã , ˌəʊ də pɑːˈfʌm , ˌəʊ də pɑːˈfuːm /
noun
(plural eaux de parfum /ˌəʊ də pɑːˈfã , ˌəʊ də pɑːˈfʌm , ˌəʊ də pɑːˈfuːm /)
[mass noun] a version of a perfume that contains a lower percentage of fragrant essential oils than parfum, but a higher percentage than that of eau de toilette:
people with sensitive skin should use eau de parfum sparingly
[count noun] the eaux de parfum are paraben-free.
– ORIGIN French, literally water of perfume.
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